Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America

Redemption is theEstory of animal sheltering in the United States, a movement that was born of compassion and then lost its way. It is the story of the 'No Kill' movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. But most of all, it is a story about believing in the community and trusting in the power of compassion.

About the Author :
Nathan J. Winograd (San Clemente, CA), a graduate of Stanford Law School and former criminal prosecutor, is director of the national No Kill Advocacy Center. This is his first book. Nathan J. Winograd is the director of the No Kill Advocacy Center. His work has been featured in Reader's Digest, USA Today, Cat Fancy, and Best Friends, andnewspapers from all over the country. Nathan J. Winograd is the Director of the national No Kill Advocacy Center. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School, a former criminal prosecutor and corporate attorney, was director of operations for the San Francisco SPCA and executive director of the Tompkins County SPCA, two of the most successful shelters in the nation. He has spoken nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, has written animal protection legislation at the state and national level, has created successful No Kill programs in both urban and rural communities, and has consulted with a wide range of animal protection groups including some of the largest and best known in the nation."

Review :
A rational voice in a field where mediocrity and incompetence is the norm. This is the book that will wake people up much in the way that John Robbins did with Diet for a New America in the late 1980's.--Susan Cosby, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia Animal Care & Control Association Don t miss this book! It s a must read for anyone who cares about animals or about creating a more compassionate society.--Bonney Brown, Executive Director, Nevada Humane Society." For anyone who has ever loved an animal, this book, like no other non-fiction, takes you through the full spectrum of emotions: from sadness to anger, from fear to hope. But redemption? That is ultimately left up to each and every one of us... This book deserves your immediate attention and our beloved animals deserve your immediate action.--Lee Rayburn, Editor, Willy Street Media; Guest Host, Air America Radio Powerful and inspirational...[this book will] have a truly transformative effect.--Taimie Bryant, UCLA Professor of Law and Author of the 1998 California Animal Shelter Law Redemption is one of the most important books about animals to appear in the last decade.--Kenneth Ayers, Esq, of Counsel, San Francisco SPCA, retired. Don t miss this book! It 's a must read for anyone who cares about animals or about creating a more compassionate society.--Bonney Brown